Scilla bifolia L.

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Morphology / Appearance

Scilla bifolia L.

Character recognition:

Plant: is a herbaceous perennial; up 10 -20 cm in height;Root: rhizomatous;Stem: erect and unbranched;Leaves: are two lance-shaped, curved, fleshy and shiny leaves; The bases of the leaves clasp up to about the half of the stem (amplexicaul);Flowers: the raceme bears 6-10 flowers; bracts absent or present ovate-lanceolate, about 1 mm;Fruits: capsule 6–8 mm across.

Cultivation / Plant breeding

Scilla bifolia L.

Propagation - by bulbils summer, in the cold greenhouse. Scilla bulbs are replant in October at 8-10 cm depth and 8-10 cm between bulbs.
By seeds, after ripening fruit on sandy substrate in cold greenhouse, will bloom after 3-4 years.

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